Here is the picture.. I have a few more .... This is my first time post a picture so hope it works..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32361179@N04/3026349538/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32361179@N04/3026349538/
A brand new KPS 88 & A Brand New Pro staff St. Vincent
- Thread starter jetlee2k
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ooppss.. it did not work.. oh well.. You can view the rest of it at http://www.flickr.com/photos/32361179@N04
If I have sometime I will post a series of pictures of Edberg PS classic 85, Hyper Carbon limited edition 85, Federer Ncode limited edition 85, One Actual Sampras & Jim Grab St. Vincent racquets..
Some one please show me how to cut & paste a picture directly inside the forum?? THANKS
If I have sometime I will post a series of pictures of Edberg PS classic 85, Hyper Carbon limited edition 85, Federer Ncode limited edition 85, One Actual Sampras & Jim Grab St. Vincent racquets..
Some one please show me how to cut & paste a picture directly inside the forum?? THANKS
leonidas1982
Hall of Fame
hey thanks. now the prologue has transitioned to Chapter 1.
theProdigy
Rookie
awesome pictures! now to finally how the exact specs of the new Kprostaff! to post the pictures directly, you'd have to host them using a site like imageshack.us , then use the hotlink for forums url. but thanks for the great pictures!
leonidas1982
Hall of Fame
i'll help out; thanks to JetLee2k.
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leonidas1982
Hall of Fame
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theProdigy
Rookie
heres some help too photos courtesy of jetlee2k
jayserinos99
Hall of Fame
Thank you for the pictures.
MichaelChang
Hall of Fame
So it is not a 14 oz as some people cried out loud in the "prologue".
MichaelChang
Hall of Fame
with the current quality control of Wilson, anywhere within +/- 2 pts balance is possible. 
leonidas1982
Hall of Fame
not 14oz, but Pete's mostly like is. although we've turned the page from prologue, the epilogue is threads away.
MichaelChang
Hall of Fame
Somebody send a postal scale to jetlee please
And yes, it is widely known that Pete leaded his PS to 14oz.
And yes, it is widely known that Pete leaded his PS to 14oz.
lilxjohnyy
Hall of Fame
that is a beautiful racket... too bad i already settled on one. I probably wouldnt play with it anyways. just hang it on my wall
m1stuhxsp4rk5
Professional
jet you are awesome let us know how it plays
PeterFig
Professional
NICE! Thanks for the photos! Even after seeing the photos on Priority one I'm still amazed Wilson really did go for the 'old school' look. Very nice looking.
I've added it to my little 'Pro Staff Family' diagram.
You can compare the specs between the line. (if anyone spots any errors let me know and I'll update the diagram.)
I've added it to my little 'Pro Staff Family' diagram.
You can compare the specs between the line. (if anyone spots any errors let me know and I'll update the diagram.)
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leonidas1982
Hall of Fame
nice chart, and i would suggest that all of the HL pts should be as strung -- KPS88 is 6pts HL strung.
supermario343
Hall of Fame
awesome..i like the look...very classic cant wait to get one and hit with it
cant wait to get one and hit with it
FedererForehand
Banned
It looks sweet- would it be so wrong to buy one just for for a keepsake and never use it? I know I don't have the game for it but think it would look good on my mantle.
PeterFig
Professional
I'm really interested in the swingweight. That for me is the key.
I played with the PS85 for years and years and never really thought about it's weight, same with the n90, but when I switched to the K90 for the first time I noticed the weight. I switched to the AK90 and again weight is not an issue. I'm very much hoping the KS88 is more like the PS85 was - solid but a manageable swingweight.
I played with the PS85 for years and years and never really thought about it's weight, same with the n90, but when I switched to the K90 for the first time I noticed the weight. I switched to the AK90 and again weight is not an issue. I'm very much hoping the KS88 is more like the PS85 was - solid but a manageable swingweight.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Like someone else said, I'd probably buy it to put on my wall. Don't know if I can get the most out of my game with an 88 sq inch frame. But, I did use a Diablo Mid (93 sq inches) for a long time recently, so it's not like this kProstaff is that much smaller.
I loved the ProStaff when I was in high school in the 80's but the game was a lot different in some ways.
I loved the ProStaff when I was in high school in the 80's but the game was a lot different in some ways.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
A lot of purists may disagree, but I hope they do a kProstaff 95 as well.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Peter,NICE! Thanks for the photos! Even after seeing the photos on Priority one I'm still amazed Wilson really did go for the 'old school' look. Very nice looking.
I've added it to my little 'Pro Staff Family' diagram.
You can compare the specs between the line. (if anyone spots any errors let me know and I'll update the diagram.)
The unstrung weights for all the other frames on your chart are off.
aimr75
Hall of Fame
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gocard
Semi-Pro
I don't know if I'd be able to play with one for long since I'm used to the lower 12 oz. and under racquets, but I'm very tempted to try one. I loved the ncode paintjob, and loved the way it plays. Didn't like the k factors so much, but this KPS 88 looks great! Can't wait to see how it plays.
PeterFig
Professional
I've "googled" around to try and find more correct weights and this is what I came up with - although some sources seem to contradict others:
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
PS 6.0 85: 12.1 oz./12.6 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL (unstrung/strung)
PS Tour 90: 12.1 oz./12.7 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL
nCode 90: 12.0 oz./12.5 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL
K90: 12.0 oz., 12.5 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL
KPS: 12.3 oz., 12.9 oz., 9 pts. HL/6 pts HL
PS Tour 90: 12.1 oz./12.7 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL
nCode 90: 12.0 oz./12.5 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL
K90: 12.0 oz., 12.5 oz., 12 pts HL/9 pts HL
KPS: 12.3 oz., 12.9 oz., 9 pts. HL/6 pts HL
StealthGnome
Semi-Pro
What a beast! I want to buy it for novelty.
PeterFig
Professional
Thanks for these .... but I have a question: how is it that the strung / unstrung weight difference is .5 oz for some and .6 for others ... would it not always be the same?
Update: I've converted the chart to an HTML page for easier editing for me:
Wilson ProStaff Family Diagram
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BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
Good question which I don't have an answer for. That's just what Wilson has published in the past. I think some of it has to do with rounding of numbers or conversion from grams.
PeterFig
Professional
I think you're right about the rounding up of numbers - I think it's from going from grams to oz - gram measurements for racquets are more precise so it's rounded off for oz making it less accurate. For example a 356g racquet's weight is 12.5575oz but it's listed in the specs as 12.6 oz
If I can find the measurements in grams then I'll update the chart with more accurate numbers.
Thanks again for the info.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
I think 12.3 is the strung weight off the new kProstaff
some6uy008
Semi-Pro
Wow, it looks almost exactly like the 85.
Also, thanks for the pics!
Also, thanks for the pics!
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
No, it's DEFINITELY the UNSTRUNG weight. Just look at the pics above of the hoop insert with the specs on it.
Here it is again:
brownbearfalling
Hall of Fame
There is a limited edition ncode 85?
brownbearfalling
Hall of Fame
Are you going to play with the racquet??
Why in the world would you balance a 12.9oz racquet at only 6pts HL - especially when every other iteration of your midsize showpiece has been lighter and more head light?
leonidas1982
Hall of Fame
maybe include the jack kramer.
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